Democracy in Theory and Practice

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 08.03.09

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Objectives
  3. Rationale
  4. Background Knowledge
  5. Strategies
  6. Activities
  7. Appendices
  8. Endnotes
  9. Annotated Bibliography
  10. Annotated Children's Bibliography

Taxes, Rebellion, and the Birth of a New Nation

Valerie J. Schwarz

Published September 2008

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Annotated Bibliography

Amar, Akhil Reed. America's Constitution: A Biography. New York, NY: Random

House, 2005. A challenging read that takes an in depth look at the Constitution.

Axelrod, Alan. The Real History of the American Revolution: A New Look at the Past.

New York, NY: Sterling Publishing, 2007. This book gives an interesting overview of

the American Revolutionary War.

Ellis, Joseph J. American Creation:Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the

Republic. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Ellis provides an insightful look

into the founding of America.

Hamilton, Alexander, Jay, John, and Madison, James. The Federalist Papers. New York,

NY: First Signet Classic Printing, 2003. A classic book about the issues, debates, and

Compromises that took place in order to ensure the ratification of the Constitution

and the Bill of Rights.

Paine, Thomas. Common Sense and Other Writings. New York, NY: Barnes & Noble

Classics, 2005. This famous work by Paine shows his intelligence and commitment

behind the pen to help the colonies' cause.

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